Senior Clinical Project Leader – Remote

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Time Off

Family Planning & Parental Support

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA contributions

Wellness & EAP programs

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead CRO-sponsored trials from startup through closeout in a fully remote role. You will serve as the primary client contact, guiding timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to deliver studies on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in CRO project management, plus a Bachelor's in life sciences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical project management experience within a CRO.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience within a full-service CRO.
• Bachelor's degree in life science or equivalent.
• Experience managing global/multi-site trials.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and escalation point for assigned studies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver trials on time, within budget and in compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and study metrics.
• Manage study budgets, forecasting, profitability, and scope changes, including change orders.
• Oversee vendors and functional partners to ensure successful study delivery.
• Lead client meetings, project governance, and status reporting.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and protocol-related challenges.
• Ensure inspection readiness and adherence to regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Support bid defenses, business development activities, and client presentations as needed.
• Mentor team members and provide leadership across project teams.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead CRO-sponsored trials from startup through closeout in a fully remote role. You will serve as the primary client contact, guiding timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to deliver studies on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in CRO project management, plus a Bachelor's in life sciences.